{"id":4720,"date":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T03:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-09-12T06:27:37","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T06:27:37","slug":"does-low-carb-work-for-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Low Carb work for dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Does_Low_Carb_work_for_dogs\" title=\"Does Low Carb work for dogs?\">Does Low Carb work for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_a_low_carb_diet_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is a low carb diet good for dogs?\">Is a low carb diet good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Should_I_feed_my_dog_carbs\" title=\"Should I feed my dog carbs?\">Should I feed my dog carbs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#What_carbs_are_good_for_dogs\" title=\"What carbs are good for dogs?\">What carbs are good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Should_I_feed_my_dog_a_keto_diet\" title=\"Should I feed my dog a keto diet?\">Should I feed my dog a keto diet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#What_is_the_healthiest_food_to_feed_your_dog\" title=\"What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?\">What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_oatmeal_or_rice_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?\">Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\" title=\"Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?\">Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Do_dogs_need_carbs_for_energy\" title=\"Do dogs need carbs for energy?\">Do dogs need carbs for energy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_Sweet_Potato_a_carb\" title=\"Is Sweet Potato a carb?\">Is Sweet Potato a carb?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_pasta_or_rice_better_for_dogs\" title=\"Is pasta or rice better for dogs?\">Is pasta or rice better for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Is_bread_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is bread good for dogs?\">Is bread good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#How_many_carbs_should_a_dog_eat_a_day\" title=\"How many carbs should a dog eat a day?\">How many carbs should a dog eat a day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dog_in_ketosis\" title=\"Why is my dog in ketosis?\">Why is my dog in ketosis?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/does-low-carb-work-for-dogs\/#Can_dogs_lose_weight_on_a_low_carb_diet\" title=\"Can dogs lose weight on a low carb diet?\">Can dogs lose weight on a low carb diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Low_Carb_work_for_dogs\"><\/span>Does Low Carb work for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">While some pet parents believe that a high-protein, moderate- to high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet is ideal for all working and sporting dogs, that\u2019s not always the case. If you have a canine athlete or service dog, it\u2019s important to carefully consider their energy needs when selecting their food.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-should-a-puppy-be-on-a-bland-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How long should a puppy be on a bland diet?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-a-low-carb-diet-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_low_carb_diet_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is a low carb diet good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The fact that a dog food doesn\u2019t need to contain any \u201ccarbs\u201d at all seems hard to believe. But it\u2019s true. You see, according to the National Research Council and compared to the other two major nutrients \u2014 protein and fat \u2014 no carbs are considered essential for a healthy canine diet.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3xU5z3VHtw\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-feed-my-dog-carbs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_feed_my_dog_carbs\"><\/span>Should I feed my dog carbs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Carbohydrates are needed in a dog\u2019s daily diet as they provide energy in the form of glucose and are a main source of dietary fiber. The body craves glucose, and if it is not available with carbohydrates, then it will take amino acids away from other processes in the body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-carbs-are-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_carbs_are_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>What carbs are good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many ingredients that go into a quality dog food, and here we will focus on just one category: the carbohydrates.<br \/>\nSome of these may include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Barley (pearled)<\/li>\n<li>Oats (or whole oats)<\/li>\n<li>Brown rice.<\/li>\n<li>Whole wheat.<\/li>\n<li>Whole corn.<\/li>\n<li>Potato (or sweet potato)<\/li>\n<li>Millet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3xU5z3VHtw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-feed-my-dog-a-keto-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_feed_my_dog_a_keto_diet\"><\/span>Should I feed my dog a keto diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Put simply, in a maintenance or nutritional Ketogenic diet, dogs eat a 1:1 ratio of healthy fats: high-quality protein. Since dogs are carnivores and 99.9% genetically identical to wolves, eating a raw diet of meat, organs, and bones is the most species-appropriate meal for dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-healthiest-food-to-feed-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_healthiest_food_to_feed_your_dog\"><\/span>What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some terrific \u201dpeople food\u201d that your dog will love (and his body will find healthy as well) include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lean chicken or turkey, skinless and boneless.<\/li>\n<li>Beef, ground or cubed.<\/li>\n<li>Liver, raw or cooked (no more than once a week to avoid a vitamin A toxicity build- up)<\/li>\n<li>Most fish, including tuna and salmon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-oatmeal-or-rice-better-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_oatmeal_or_rice_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Plain rice is the way to go\u2014your dog will still find it delicious. Use whole grain oatmeal and steer away from quick oatmeal. In particular, do not give your dog flavored instant oats that may have a lot of added sugar, or even sweeteners, like xylitol, that are toxic to dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-feed-a-dog-once-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_feed_a_dog_once_a_day\"><\/span>Is it cruel to feed a dog once a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The number of meals a dog eats per day depends completely on the family schedule. Dogs should eat at least two meals each day, about 12 hours apart. But a breakfast, lunch, and dinner schedule is an equally great option. If more than 12 hours elapses between meals, the stomach can become hyperacidic causing nausea.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rsTMlcwCrbk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h6dez7s8tC8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-need-carbs-for-energy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_need_carbs_for_energy\"><\/span>Do dogs need carbs for energy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although dogs don\u2019t have a dietary requirement for carbohydrates, they do have a metabolic requirement for glucose. One of the simplest carbohydrates, glucose is the carbohydrate form that circulates in blood and is the primary carbohydrate used by the body\u2019s cells for energy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-sweet-potato-a-carb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Sweet_Potato_a_carb\"><\/span>Is Sweet Potato a carb?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>yes<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-pasta-or-rice-better-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pasta_or_rice_better_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is pasta or rice better for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Safe: Cooked White Rice and Pasta<\/p>\n<p>Dogs can eat plain white rice or pasta after it\u2019s cooked. And, a serving of plain white rice with some boiled chicken can sometimes make your dog feel better when they are having stomach problems.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-bread-good-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bread_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is bread good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer to the question \u201ccan dogs eat bread?\u201d is yes. Dogs can safely eat bread in much the same way as humans\u2014in moderation. Plain white and wheat bread is generally safe for dogs to eat, provided they don\u2019t have any allergies, and it usually does not cause any stomach upset.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jI2-VWpiFc4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-carbs-should-a-dog-eat-a-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_carbs_should_a_dog_eat_a_day\"><\/span>How many carbs should a dog eat a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An adult dog needs at least 10% of its daily calories from protein and a minimum of 5.5% from fats. An adult dog\u2019s diet can contain up to 50% carbohydrates, including 2.5% to 4.5% percent fiber.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-in-ketosis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_in_ketosis\"><\/span>Why is my dog in ketosis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ketosis can occur in the body when a dog (or human) eats a high fat, adequate protein, and low carb diet. In this state, the body switches from using glucose for fuel to burning fat for fuel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ketoasap.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/keto-dog-food-1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Ketona Keto Dog Food Review: Should You Feed Your Pets Low Carb? - KetoASAP\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-lose-weight-on-a-low-carb-diet\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lose_weight_on_a_low_carb_diet\"><\/span>Can dogs lose weight on a low carb diet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like humans, eating and exercise are key for dogs, and the diet you choose doesn\u2019t have to be difficult for your dog. New research from Pedigree Food for Dogs, found a high-protein, low-carb diet helped dogs lose weight, while helping maintain muscle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Does Low Carb work for dogs?Is a low carb diet good for dogs?Should I feed my dog carbs?What carbs are good for dogs?Should I feed my dog a keto diet?What is the healthiest food to feed your dog?Is oatmeal or rice better for dogs?Is it cruel to feed a dog once a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194534,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Does-Low-Carb-work-for-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4720"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4720"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4720\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194535,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4720\/revisions\/194535"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4720"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4720"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4720"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}